The song “Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weeknd became a massive hit after its release. The line, “I can’t feel my face when I’m with you, but I love it,” from the chorus fully captures the essence of this song. Millions and millions of fans sing to this famous tune, loving and feeling each word of the lyrics. Unfortunately, these lyrics might not apply to people that have the condition trigeminal neuralgia.
People who suffer from trigeminal neuralgia experience debilitating pain in their faces. Trigeminal neuralgia is an ailment that causes a person to feel excruciating pain from applying even the most minuscule stimulation to their faces.
Many individuals looking for trigeminal neuralgia relief in Manila have consulted our office regarding this issue. It’s surprising to know that many people are unaware of this condition. However, it is one of the most common conditions that cause facial pain. Read on if you want to learn more about this condition.
Symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by a sudden, sharp pain in the face. Bouts of attack may range anywhere from a couple of seconds to a couple of minutes. When people seek trigeminal neuralgia relief in Manila, we ask them about the symptoms they experience connected to this condition. Here are what most of them reported:
Electric shock-like sensations in the face
Hypersensitivity to touch
Jabbing, shooting, or stabbing facial pain
Teeth and gum pain
Jaw pain
Facial spasms
Eye pain
Painful lips
What Causes Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Living with trigeminal neuralgia can be extremely painful and frustrating. It is one of the most pressing physical conditions that people would like to address. To resolve this problem, we have to learn about the reason behind it.
The trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve, or simply CN V) located beneath our faces is responsible for the sensation in our faces. It enables us to feel in our faces. However, people with trigeminal neuralgia suffer from hypersensitivity in their trigeminal nerves. This means that even the slightest touch or speaking and chewing can bring minute-long but horrible bouts of pain. In some cases, trigeminal neuralgia can be so severe that some people experience extended agonizing pain that lasts for days on end.
The pinching of the trigeminal nerve root by blood vessels results in the condition. Due to the swelling of the blood vessels, pain signals in the face might get transmitted immediately. Hence, the sharp, stabbing, painful feeling in the face.
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Triggers of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Unknown to many, common triggers of trigeminal neuralgia are movements and activities we do daily. Some of them include:
Smiling
Brushing your teeth
Eating and drinking
Shaving
Touching the face
Putting on makeup
Any movements of the face
Top Methods to Relieve Trigeminal Neuralgia
As established, trigeminal neuralgia hurts anyone who experiences it. This condition may affect the individual’s daily productivity, relationships, and overall quality of life. Some clients that have visited our office for trigeminal neuralgia relief in Manila experienced debilitating pain from this condition. What are the different options to get relief from trigeminal neuralgia? Here are the 3 main options to relieve this condition:
1. Medication
Trigeminal neuralgia affects every person differently. For some affected individuals with very low pain tolerance, the first choice for relief is to get health care professional-prescribed medication for their facial pains. Here are some of these medications:
Muscle Relaxants
Antispasmodics or muscle relaxants may also be prescribed. These can help reduce spasms in the face, which also reduces pain.
Anticonvulsants
Anticonvulsants mainly suppress hyperactivity in the brain. Some healthcare providers might prescribe this medication to reduce facial pain.
Botox Injections
Botox is another common prescription for pain relief from trigeminal neuralgia. The injected toxin contains properties to relax or reduce muscle activity in the face. Hence, it is an effective way to prevent irritation on the trigeminal nerve, reducing facial pain attacks.
2. Surgery
Some cases may require surgery to eliminate the condition. Some of the surgical interventions done include the following:
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
This procedure uses radiation via a tool to eliminate pain from trigeminal neuralgia.
Microvascular Decompression
This procedure targets the blood vessels that add pressure to the trigeminal nerve in the face. Surgeons will remove these blood vessels to relieve the stress in the facial nerves.
3. Upper Cervical Chiropractic
For many people who do not want to undergo surgery or take too much medication but are looking for trigeminal neuralgia relief in Manila, an alternative would be upper cervical chiropractic care. This form of chiropractic care is viewed as one of the safest, natural approaches for pain relief.
Upper cervical chiropractic care focuses on the topmost vertebrates of the spine. Any misalignment in this area may lead to nerve irritations in the neck and face. Upper cervical chiropractors use precise, gentle, and safe adjustments in the spine to correct any misalignments. Restoring the spine to its original position can help the body heal better and possibly remove trigeminal neuralgia symptoms altogether.
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